Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 156 called “How to Start an Educational Podcast Part 2”. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to go about starting a podcast for you and/or your students with a focus on the hardware and software you need to get started. In addition, we discuss publishing options and some things to think about when considering your options. This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out!

Updates

1. GotTechED the Podcast is getting a new name! The Edtech Throwdown Podcast and new branding
2. March 12th NJECC Conference

“Free”:

1. Students speak directly into their Chromebooks or phones audio recording app

Low-Cost: Under $75

1. Ear buds with a microphone
2. Audio Technica AT2005 USB/XLR
3. Blue Yeti USB $59 Sale
4. Snowball Mic

Medium Cost: Under $180

1. Yeti USB Microphone Bundle
2. Rode NT-USB Mini
3. Rode NT-USB+
4. Shure MV7X XLR

High Cost: Above $180

1. Heil PR40
2. PodMic USB Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone

Recording and Editing: 

“Free”

1. Vocaroo - Recording only, free
2. Sodaphonic - recording and editing, 3 hours of audio limit on the free version
3. Chrome Audio Capture Extension - recording only, free
4. Audacity - Download for free, not for chromebooks, editing
5. Audio recording app on your phone

Not Free

Many of these do have free options, but with limits on how much and how often you post. Some also then own your content, which you probably don’t want. They may also say that they can put third party ads into your content, which you probably don’t want.

1. Podcastle - all in one recorder, editor and hosting
2. Soundtrap - recording and editing
3. Zencastr - all in one recorder, editor and hosting
4. Podbean - all in one recorder, editor and hosting
5. WeVideo - recorder and editor
6. Resound - AI editing - yes please!

Video/Audio:

• MelonApp
• Streamyard

Publishing: 

• Google Sites (Free)
• Canva Sites (Free)
• Wordpress.com (Free, $4, $8, $25, and $45)
• YouTube Podcast (Free)
• Captivate.fm ($17 a month)
• Libsyn
• Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters)
• Podbean

Social Media:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Mastadon
• Threads
• BlueSky

Managers:

• BlueStrawberry
• Buffer
• RecurPost
• SocialBee
• Hootsuite

Email Marketing:

• Mailerlite
• MailChimp
• ConvertKit

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Need a Presenter?

As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, GotTechED is best known for sessions on:

• AI For Teachers, Admin, and Parents
• 1:1 Chromebook Integration
• EdTech Throwdown
• TargetED Learning
• Gamification (Badge Systems)
• Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
• Google apps and extensions
• Personalized learning and Choice Boards
• Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
• Digital content creation
• Student Podcasting
• Screencasting
• Flipped Classroom
• Student-Centered Learning